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Born Geraldine Smitherman, a native of Shreveport and the mother of four children, she received her BFA from Newcomb College Art School, Tulane University in New Orleans.
Jerry, one of the art pioneers of Shreveport, has been a leader in local art groups. She participates in workshops and conducts weekly art classes in her studio.
A signature member of the National Watercolor Society, The Southwestern W.C. Society and Louisiana W.C. Society.
Jerry has been selected for many regional and national group shows and countless one-person exhibits all over the U.S. Her paintings have been purchased internatioanlly for both private collections and several Fortune 500 companies. A German firm recently purchased some of her originals and published and distributed high-quality, limited editions worldwide, as far away as Japan.
As an active grandmother, she makes time to paint with her daughters and grandchildren. The three generations recently had a show at the Barnwell Art Center in Shreveport.
A disciplined, prolific artist, Jerry has painted over 1000 paintings in the last 10 years. Her work can be found in many galleries across the nation and two museum collections. This year Jerry was inducted into the Visual Arts Hall of Fame, Shreveport.